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Jurgen Klopp plotting double swoop for Mino Raiola’s clients

Liverpool could be looking at bringing in two clients of super agent Mino Raiola, according to reports coming in from Italy.

Tutto Mercato Web (h/t The Express) claim that Jurgen Klopp is tracking AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and that the German wants the 19-year-old to be the man between the sticks at Anfield.

The report goes on to say that Klopp met with Raiola and the Italian keeper was the main topic of discussion. However, we have yet to make a bid for one of the hottest properties in Italian football.

That was not all, as the report also went on to say that we are keeping an eye on Ajax youngster Justin Kluivert. The 19-year-old has been one of the bright sparks for the Dutch side, scoring 11 goals and making 5 assists this season.

Gianluigi Donnarumma

The Dutch attacker has also attracted the interest of Italian giants AS Roma but the report suggests that we might go head-to-head and take on the former employers of Mohamed Salah for the signing of Kluivert.

Interesting days ahead for Liverpool

Finishing in the Champions League places is not the end for us as we still have the Champions League final against Real Madrid.

While we will be looking to add another Champions League crown to the club’s history, it will be an interesting time in the off-season as we look to strengthen the side.

Justin Kluivert

Donnarumma would be a great addition to the squad and will also provide Loris Karius with competition for the first-team slot. Simon Mignolet has been made the number two by the German and Karius has had a few good showings for us this season.

Kluivert would also be a good young addition to a talented squad and it will be worth noting just how much we would have to fork out should we actually go hard at signing the pair.

We already have Naby Keita coming in this season and have spent big on Virgil van Dijk in the winter window, so anything is possible with Liverpool in the transfer market these days.

Bad news for Liverpool? Gary Neville claims Man City will have this advantage over the Reds during next two Premier League match days

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville claims that Manchester City have an advantage over Liverpool in the next two rounds of the Premier League.

The Reds played before City in the last weekend and piled on the pressure after defeating Crystal Palace. City made light work of Huddersfield and will play before the Reds after the FA Cup and Carabao Cup games.

Neville was speaking to Sky Sports (h/t Express) and claimed playing first was preferable:

“[It makes] a big difference.

“It’s preferable.”

The Sky Sports pundit further claimed that during his playing days at United, the team felt playing first was an advantage. Getting the points first before their rivals was always preferred, according to Neville, and he believed City will put the pressure on Liverpool.

“Either go further in front or close the gap. There’s no doubt it’s a different type of pressure.

“City will absolutely want to be closing that gap to one point, and asking Liverpool have they got it in them to stand the pressure of playing the day after or two days after.”

Liverpool players celebrate a win

City play Newcastle away a day before we host Leicester City. Pep Guardiola’s men then host Arsenal a day prior to us travelling to West Ham United.

The Premier League champions can cut the lead to just one point before we face Leicester, and it will be important for us to respond in the perfect manner, irrespective of City’s result.

Looking good out there. Seems like the club have been doing a fantastic job with getting him back to fitness at the right pace (which is somehow still faster than expected). Probably help that Ox has such a great attitude and determination to get back on the pitch.

Van Dijk is one of the best defenders in the world and has helped the Reds to the top of the Premier League.

The Dutchman joined the Reds from Southampton last year and told Liverpoolfc.com about spoke about the King being open with Van Dijk:

“Kenny Dalglish gave me his mobile number in the very beginning and told me to ring him at any time.

“It is unbelievable when he sometimes sends me messages before games. That is what Liverpool is about.”

The defender added that on match-days he gets to meet many legends and learn more about the club’s history.

The Dutch defender has possibly been the best player for the Reds this season, and could reach legendary status, just like Kenny if he keeps doing the job at the back.

It isn’t just Van Dijk who has been great, the rest of the Liverpool back-four has been fantastic in most games. The Dutchman is an incredible presence at the back, and he seems to make players better if they play alongside him.

The Reds have one of the best defences in Europe, and should we keep things tight at the back, there is a chance of winning silverware under Jurgen Klopp.